“Pretoria born Conrad van Alphen has the knack to surprise with fresh interpretations of the standard repertoire and making those works speak with a voice reaching their core with both a spiritual and physical dimension. During performances one experiences spontaneous leadership, often exceptional sensitivity as well as insight in abundance.”

 

 

Conrad van Alphen is known as much for entrepreneurial spirit and depth of preparation as he his is for performances that combine exceptional sensitivity, vision and freshness.

 

At the turn of the new millennium, Conrad founded Sinfonia Rotterdam, of which he remains chief conductor and artistic director. The orchestra presents concert series at de Doelen in Rotterdam, at the Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague and at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Under Conrad’s leadership, it has become an internationally recognised ensemble, has made acclaimed recordings, and has toured Mexico, Brazil, Columbia Chile and Russia.

 

 

Synchronous to the energy and intensity of the large port city, Sinfonia Rotterdam brings the music of classical masters to a large audience in a dynamic, penetrating way. During performances in concert series in Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam, and on the many national and international stages, Sinfonia Rotterdam, led by the enthusiastic conductor Conrad van Alphen, knows how to involve the audience in the musical experience.

 

 

Based on the classics of the 18th century, the orchestra organizes in combination compositions from all later periods. By even linking the old masters to world premieres, Sinfonia Rotterdam always captivates with new colours and contrasts. Through an expressive implementation style, Sinfonia Rotterdam brings energy and intensity to old and new works.

 

Sinfonia Rotterdam distinguishes itself through its active way of making music, which gives the orchestra a young, energetic look. During performances, Sinfonia Rotterdam manages to involve the audience in the musical experience under the guidance of the enthusiastic conductor Conrad van Alphen. During the concerts an intimate, personal atmosphere is created through which the audience feels involved with the orchestra.

 

 

1. Haydn
Cassation in G Hob II: 2 for string quintet
Scherzo-Presto, Menuet I, Finale-Presto
2. Haydn
Symphony No. 7 in C Major, “Le midi” (The Noon)
Adagio - Allegro- Recitativo: Adagio - Allegro - Adagio- Adagio- Menuet- Allegro
3. Haydn
Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp Minor, (Farewell Symphony)
Finale: Presto and Adagio

 

- Intermission -

1. Haydn
Symphony No. 73 in D Major (La chasse; The Hunt)
Final: La chasse
2. Haydn
Concerto, Flute & Oboe, Hob. VIIh: 5 in F Major
Allegro- Andante- Finale: Vivace
3. Haydn
Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise; Mit dem Paukenschlag)
Andante
4. Haydn
Symphony No. 96 in D Major (The Miracle; Das Wunder)
Adagio - Allegro- Andante- Menuet: Allegretto- Vivace